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2026 scholarships are available to high school seniors

WAKEFIELD — In case you missed it, high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary school are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy. Keep in mind, applications must be postmarked by Saturday, January 31, 2026. With the changes at local post offices, applicants who drop off the…

 

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‘ICE Out for Good’ rally in Melrose attracts residents

PROTESTERS were near City Hall last Saturday, drawing attention to the actions of ICE agents. (Courtesy Photo)

 

MELROSE — On Saturday, January 10, community members from Melrose, Wakefield, Malden and surrounding towns joined together in downtown Melrose to draw attention to abuses by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

THE MESSAGE is clear. (Courtesy

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Mystic Valley merrymaking

MVES commemorates 50th at Council on Aging’s Holiday Celebration

 

PAULA BUCCILLI, Brenda Paredes and Haydee Peña were among the Mystic Valley Elder Services team members handing out fun giveaway items and information about programs offered by the agency.

MELROSE — Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) recently celebrated five decades of partnership with the City…

 

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Learn International Folk Dancing

READING — All are invited to learn International Folk Dancing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading.

Marcie Van Cleave, director of the Folk Arts Center of New England, will teach easy dances from around the world on Fridays from 12:30 – 2:15 p.m., now through March 27.

No experience is necessary! All dances are taught…

 

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Front Page: January 15, 2026

 

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Sports: January 15, 2026

 

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Wrestling 2025-2026

Wrestlers top Watertown, beat two at Nashoba tournament

Wrestling 2025-2026
BRANDON MEAHL got a pin in 1:06 at 285 in Wakefield’s win over Watertown last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WATERTOWN — The Wakefield High wrestling team stayed undefeated in dual meets this season with a 53-18 victory over Watertown on the road, Jan. 8. The Warriors went on to pick up a couple more victories…

 

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LOGO WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School nursing levels critically low

 

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Flanked by her colleagues, school nurse coordinator and Galvin Middle School nurse Keri Melanson told the School Committee about shortages in staffing at their meeting Tuesday, January 13.

“We, the school nurses of the Wakefield Public Schools, are here to share our concerns regarding two critical gaps in our…

 

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Throwback Thursday, 1962

THIS WEEK’S photo is probably one of the last images of the old Greenwood Hose House on Oak Street before it was torn down in 1962 to make room for the new Greenwood Fire Station. The photo was taken by then Wakefield Memorial High School student Bruce Whittemore, who would later become a Wakefield firefighter…

 

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When in Rome…

OUR GOOD FRIEND Raj Das was in Italy recently and sent us a few photos. Here is the Castel Sant’Angelo, initially commissioned by the Roman emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The popes later used the building as a fortress and castle, and it is now a museum. The structure was

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Tremblay makes history as winningest New England coach

WITH HIS 878th victory, Melrose High Larry “Legend” Tremblay has surpassed former St. John’s Prep coach Manny Costa as New England’s most winning coach. He is currently coaching reigning sectional champion Melrose to a current 18-3 record. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MHS wrestling coach Larry Tremblay breaks record at 877
By CORY THOMAS

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Firefighter O’Brien promoted to rank of captain

SEAN O’BRIEN (center), a North Reading firefighter since 2010, is sworn to the rank of Captain by Town Clerk Susan Duplin during a promotion ceremony at Town Hall Tuesday. At left are Deputy Chief Matt Carroll and Chief Don Stats. At far right is Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto. See more photos inside. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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